Election 2018: Liberals pledge $1.25m for Food SA to promote local food and wine exports
FOOD manufacturing in South Australia would receive a $1.25 million boost from the Liberals if the party wins Government next month.
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FOOD manufacturing in South Australia would receive a $1.25 million boost from the Liberals if the party wins Government next month.
Leader Steven Marshall has pledged the extra money over three years for peak body Food SA.
Making the announcement at the Haigh’s chocolates visitor centre, Mr Marshall said the money would help Food SA to support farmers, food processors and manufacturers to lift production and increase sales and exports.
Mr Marshall said his party wanted to provide industry-wide support, rather than “pick winners” by supporting individual companies. “By 2050 it is estimated world food demand will increase by 70 per cent, much of which will be driven by countries in Asia,” Mr Marshall said.
Food SA chairman Ray Borda said the money would enable more promotion of locally made products interstate and overseas.
High power prices were limiting some businesses from expanding but there was high demand from countries in Europe and Asia., he said
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